Cassville High School Graduation 2017

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Cassville graduate Savannah Clere shakes the hand of John Sullivan,
Cassville school board president, after receiving her diploma during
commencement ceremonies held at the school on Sunday, May 21. Julia
Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

Cassville graduates and co-salutatorians Olivia Padilla and Yesenia
Rivera, left, share a smile during commencement ceremonies at the high
school Sunday afternoon. Julia Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

After receiving their diplomas, Cassville graduates watch their peers
walk across the stage during commencement ceremonies Sunday, during
which 140 seniors received their diplomas. Julia
Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

Per tradition, Cassville's Class of 2017 graduates toss their hats into
the air to celebrate their achievement. Julia
Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

A special choir sang the theme song from Friends during Cassville's
commencement ceremonies Sunday afternoon. Later, a trio sang an
emotional, 'I'll Remember.' Julia Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

It was standing room only during Cassville's commencement ceremonies Sunday, with one of the largest crowds administrators report ever seeing at the annual ceremony. In addition to about 1,400 friends and family members that packed the gymnasium, chairs were brought out to accommodate nearly 500 in the Commons Room outside the gym, and there were still many standing. The Class of 2017 included 140 seniors. Julia Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

Cassville co-salutatorian Olivia Padilla shares an inspirational message with her fellow seniors about the importance of life-long education during commencement ceremonies Sunday. Padilla charged students to continue their education throughout life, and shared that students can both learn from change and learn to change, but they must first be the example they wish the world to be. Julia Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

Cassville graduates sway together in song at the conclusion of their commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon, during which 140 seniors graduated and bid farewell to their alma mater. Julia Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com

Cassville valedictorian Chelsey Small hugs past Cassville High School graduate Drake Thomas after commencement ceremonies Sunday afternoon in the gymnasium, during which 140 seniors graduated. During her speech to fellow seniors, Small, who was involved in numerous organizations, urged seniors to find happiness by focusing on others. Julia Kilmer/reporter@cassville-democrat.com